Barcelona enjoyed an important 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday, however there is clearly an issue with Andre Gomes as pockets of the home crowd booed and whistled him once he was introduced as a first half substitute.

The fans have run out of patience with the former Valencia midfielder, he has put in too many below-par performances and those in attendance on Sunday haven't forgotten.

Gomes has been afforded a number of opportunities under two separate coaches in his time in Catalonia, yet the club's fans have never taken him to their hearts.

Any minor mistake he made on Sunday was magnified by the reaction of the home support, some attempted to encourage him with cheers but quite simply, the whistles were louder.

It's a mystery as to why Gomes hasn't succeeded with the Blaugrana, in his final year with Los Che he performed like a legitimate midfielder star, both Manchester United and Juventus were interested in him.

Luis Enrique repeatedly gave him minutes on the pitch but he never recaptured his form while newer signings have adapted quicker than he was able to.

Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho have both arrived and moved further up the ladder than the Portuguese international.

His arrival was sold to Barcelona supporters as a move to secure the future of the Catalan club, Gomes had been touted as a future Ballon d'Or winner and yet that looks a world away from where he is now.

After 71 matches with the club, he doesn't look anywhere near reaching his potential and a summer move is likely.

As much as Gomes might not be in Barcelona's long-term plans, the fans' treatment of him has stung everyone in the dressing room.

Ernesto Valverde was livid by the whistling and didn't appreciate fans treating one of their own in such a way.

"I like the fans to encourage the players when things aren't going well, it rejuvenates them," he explained after the 1-0 win